Multilayered Thermally-insulating Garment with Ventilating Inserts

ABSTRACT

A multilayered thermally-insulating garment with ventilating inserts uses a thermally-insulative unitard, multiple venting inserts, and a chest opening to encourage perspiration of a user while exercising. The thermally-insulative unitard is a garment that is designed to be worn by a user and to promote perspiration. To accomplish this, the thermally-insulative unitard makes use of a multilayered construction that includes an interior layer, an intermediate layer, and an exterior layer. This construction enables the thermally-insulative unitard to trap the user&#39;s body heat, prevent sweat penetration, and remain flexible. The venting inserts are sections of a flexible and air-permeable material that are integrated into various portions of the thermally-insulative unitard. These sections are worn over the user&#39;s armpits, crotch, and buttock to enable air to flow past these portions of the user&#39;s body; thus, preventing odors. The chest opening is a cutout that exposes the user&#39;s chest through the thermally-insulative unitard.

The current application claims a priority to the U.S. Provisional Patentapplication Ser. No. 62/370,587 filed on Aug. 03, 2016.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to sweat suits. Morespecifically, the present invention relates to a perspiration-promotingunitard that an individual can wear during exercise. The presentinvention promotes perspiration, regulates the user's body temperature,provides ventilation to reduce odors in intimate areas, provides bettermobility during exercise, and will function as a formfitting garment forindividuals of varying shape and size.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Sweat suits, otherwise known as sauna suits, have been used byindividuals for many years, and are generally worn when exercising for anumber of reasons. For example, sweat suits utilize the natural bodyheat generated from any type of low or high energy physical exercises toincrease perspiration during workouts. Additionally, sweat suits areknown to increase metabolism and help burn extra calories through theincrease in body heat. Therefore, weight loss can be maximized duringworkouts by wearing a sweat suit. However, wearing sweat suits can beundesirable for a variety of reasons. For instance, many sweat suitsthat are available today are not made for comfort.

The present invention is a more effective and comfortable alternative tothe existing sweat suits that are available today. The present inventionwill utilize a composite fabric that comprises a neoprene layer, thisneoprene layer is sandwiched between elastomeric materials such asnylon, spandex, or polyester. This fabric will increase the user'sperspiration compared to sweat suits made of other materials.Additionally, the composite fabric used in the present invention willkeep the wearers body warm during cold days, allowing individuals toexercise outdoors with ease and comfort. For added comfort, spandexfabric will be integrated into the armpit, crotch, and buttock areas.The spandex fabric will make these areas breathable and provideventilation that reduces odors produced by these intimate areas. As aresult, the armpit, crotch, and buttock areas produce less odor duringand after physical exercises. Additionally, the spandex fabric willprovide better mobility in these areas due to the flexibility of thefabric. Another added layer of comfort for the present invention will bethe addition of spandex fabric at the end of the sleeves and leg area.This allows the sleeve ends to adjust to different diameter sizes veryeasily, allowing for a perfect fit for arms and legs of all sizes.Further, the preferred embodiment of the present invention will bebust-free. This provides comfort and avoids flattening of a woman's bustwhen using the present invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a front view of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a rear view of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a right-side view of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a bottom view of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a front view of a first alternative embodiment of the presentinvention; in this view the lower half of the thermally-insulativeunitard is detached from the upper half of the thermally-insulativeunitard.

FIG. 6 is a front view of a first alternative embodiment of the presentinvention; in this view the upper half of the thermally-insulativeunitard is detached from the lower half of the thermally-insulativeunitard.

FIG. 7 is a front view of the present invention showing the set ofthermally-reflective bands mounted onto the elastic cuffs.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing the arrangement of the layers of thethermally-insulative unitard used in the present invention.

DETAIL DESCRIPTIONS OF THE INVENTION

All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of describingselected versions of the present invention and are not intended to limitthe scope of the present invention.

As can be seen in FIG. 1 through FIG. 8, the present invention, themultilayered thermally-insulating garment, is a piece of clothing thatis designed to increase a user's perspiration while performingexercises. While perspiration is increased, the present inventionprevents sensitive areas of the user's body from becoming overly sweaty,and thus malodorous. This is accomplished by integrating breathablematerials into the sections of the present invention that cover thesensitive areas of the user's body. These sections of breathablematerials function as vents which enable air to flow over the user'sarmpits, crotch, and buttock. While used to promote perspiration, thepresent invention is designed to be inconspicuously worn beneath theuser's clothing. As such, the present invention is designed to exposethe bust of the user. This enables women to wear the present inventionwithout having the shape or size of their bust modified by the presentinvention.

As can be seen in FIG. 1 and FIG. 8, to accomplish the above describedfunctionalities, the present invention is preferably designed as aunitard that is manufactured from elastomeric materials to form aformfitting garment. As such, the present invention comprises athermally-insulative unitard 1, a plurality of venting inserts 10, and achest opening 15. The thermally-insulative unitard 1 is a unitard thatmakes use of a multilayered construction to promote perspiration.Specifically, the thermally-insulative unitard 1 comprises an interiorlayer 2, an intermediate layer 3, and an exterior layer 4. Each of theselayers is manufactured using thermally-insulative and elastomericmaterials including, but not limited to, spandex, neoprene, and nylon.To achieve the desired perspiration inducing effects, the intermediatelayer 3 is superimposed onto the interior layer 2. Additionally, theexterior layer 4 is superimposed onto the intermediate layer 3, oppositeto the interior layer 2. Thus configured, the interior layer 2, theintermediate layer 3, and the exterior layer 4 will form a material thatpromotes perspiration and regulates the user's body temperature. Theinternal layer and the exterior layer 4 are preferably made of a nylon,a spandex or a polyesther material. The intermediate layer 4 ispreferably made of a neoprene material. Additionally, the interior layer2, is the part of the thermally-insulative unitard 1 that is pressedagainst the user's skin.

As can be seen in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, as described above, the presentinvention promotes perspiration in certain areas of the user's bodywhile enabling perspiration-reducing ventilation in others. Toaccomplish this, the plurality of venting inserts 10 is integrated intothe thermally-insulative unitard 1. Each of the plurality of ventinginserts 10 is an elastomeric and air-permeable material that isintegrated into sections of the thermally-insulative unitard 1 whichcover sensitive portions of the user's body. Specifically, the pluralityof ventilation inserts comprises a first armpit insert 11, a secondarmpit insert 12, a crotch insert 13, and a buttock insert 14. The firstarmpit insert 11 is integrated into a connection between a left sleeve 5of the thermally-insulative unitard 1 and a trunk covering 9 of thethermally-insulative unitard 1 Similarly, the second armpit insert 12 isintegrated into a connection between a right sleeve 6 of thethermally-insulative unitard 1 and the trunk covering 9 of thethermally-insulative unitard 1. As a result, the first armpit insert 11and the second armpit insert 12 enable air to flow over the user's leftarmpit and right armpit, respectively. One skilled in the art willrecognize that the trunk covering 9 is the section of thethermally-insulative unitard 1 that is designed to be worn over theuser's torso. Likewise, the left sleeve 5 and the right sleeve 6 aresections of the thermally-insulative unitard 1 that are worn over theuser's left arm and right arm, respectively. Continuing with thedescriptions of the plurality of venting inserts 10, the crotch insert13 is integrated into a connection between a right pant leg 8 of thethermally-insulative unitard 1 and a left pant leg 7 of thethermally-insulative unitard 1. Accordingly, air is able to flow overthe user's crotch area by passing through the crotch insert 13. Theright pant leg 8 and the left pant leg 7 are sections of thethermally-insulative unitard 1 that are worn over the user's left legand right leg, respectively. The buttock insert 14 is integrated into abuttock portion of the thermally-insulative unitard 1 so that air isable to flow over the user's buttock while wearing the presentinvention. The buttock portion is a section of the thermally-insulativeunitard 1 that is worn over the user's buttock. The positioning of theplurality of venting inserts 10 discourages the user's body fromgeneration unpleasant odors while wearing the present invention byexposing the user's armpits, crotch, and buttock to fresh air.

As can be seen in FIG. 1 and FIG. 3, in addition to the plurality ofventilating inserts, the present invention is designed to leave theuser's chest uncovered. As such, the chest opening 15 is a hole thattraverses into the trunk covering 9 in between the left sleeve 5 and theright sleeve 6. Accordingly, the chest opening 15 exposes the user'schest to open air and does not restrict the bust of the user whilewearing the present invention. To fully describe the chest opening 15 itis necessary to disclose that the chest opening 15 comprises a bustexposure section 16 and a neck exposure section 17. The bust exposuresection 16 traverses into a chest portion of the trunk covering 9 sothat the user's chest is exposed. Similarly, the neck exposure section17 traverses through a clavicle portion of the trunk covering 9 so thatthe user's upper chest and clavicle region is exposed. Additionally, theuser's head and neck are able to pass through the neck exposure section17 of the chest opening 15. One skilled in the art will understand thatthe chest portion of the trunk covering 9 is the section of thethermally-insulative unitard 1 that is worn over the user's chestLikewise, the clavicle portion of the trunk covering 9 is the section ofthe thermally-insulative unitard 1 that is worn over the user'sclavicle. The bust exposure section 16 intersects with the neck exposuresection 17. Additionally, the chest opening 15 tapers from the bustexposure section 16 to the neck exposure section 17. Consequently, thebust exposure section 16 and the neck exposure section 17 form a singlehole that has no intervening barrier between the two sections of thechest opening 15. Furthermore, the chest opening 15 is wider over theuser's chest to enable the user's bust to be exposed. The presentinvention further comprises an elastic rim 18. The elastic rim 18 is apiece of elastomeric material. Furthermore, the elastic rim 18 isperimetrically connected to the trunk covering 9 around the chestopening 15. As a result, the elastic rim 18 is able to prevent air fromflowing beneath the trunk covering 9.

As can be seen in FIG. 1 and FIG. 7, the present invention is designedto be a garment that can be easily donned and then subsequently takenoff. To facilitate this functionality, the present invention comprises azipper 19. The zipper 19 is integrated into the trunk covering 9.Additionally, the zipper 19 traverses from the chest hole to a waistportion of the thermally-insulative unitard 1. Thus positioned, the useris able to step into the thermally-insulative unitard 1 while the zipper19 is unzipped. Conversely, the user is unable to remove thethermally-insulative unitard 1 when the zipper 19 is zipped up. In afirst alternative embodiment of the present invention, the lower half ofthe thermally-insulative unitard 1 is removable. In this embodiment, theuser is able to wear the upper half of the thermally-insulative unitard1 as a perspiration-promoting jacket. Conversely, the user is able towear the lower half of the thermally-insulative unitard 1 as aperspiration-promoting pair of pants or shorts.

As can be seen in FIG. 1 and FIG. 7, to further promote perspiration,the present invention is designed to form a unitard that preventsairflow through the sleeves and pantlegs. To accomplish this, thepresent invention comprises a first elastic arm cuff 20, a secondelastic arm cuff 21, a first elastic leg cuff 22, and a second elasticleg cuff 23. The first elastic arm cuff 20, the second elastic arm cuff21, the first elastic leg cuff 22, and the second elastic leg cuff 23are all bands of elastic material that are used to restrict the flow ofair through the thermally-insulative unitard 1. As such, the firstelastic arm cuff 20 is perimetrically connected around a hand hole ofthe left sleeve 5. Similarly, the second elastic arm cuff 21 isperimetrically connected around a hand hole of the right sleeve 6.Likewise, the first elastic leg cuff 22 is perimetrically connectedaround a foot hole of the left pant leg 7. Finally, the second elasticleg cuff 23 is perimetrically connected around a foot hole of the rightpant leg 8. Thus positioned, the first elastic arm cuff 20, the secondelastic arm cuff 21, the first elastic leg cuff 22, and the secondelastic leg cuff 23 enable users with limbs of varying shape and size toachieve a properly controlled flow of air over sections of the body thatare covered by the thermally-insulative unitard 1. Specifically, thefirst elastic arm cuff 20, the second elastic arm cuff 21, the firstelastic leg cuff 22, and the second elastic leg cuff 23 are designed toexpand and contract to accommodate the diameter of the user's limbs;thus, facilitating the creation of a formfitting garment.

As can be seen in FIG. 1 and FIG. 7, in addition to controlling the flowof air through the thermally-insulative unitard 1, the present inventionis designed with a set of thermally-reflective bands which promotebody-temperature regulation. Specifically, the present inventioncomprises a first thermally-reflective band 24, a secondthermally-reflective band 25, a third thermally-reflective band 26, anda fourth thermally-reflective band 27. The first thermally-reflectiveband 24, the second thermally-reflective band 25, the thirdthermally-reflective band 26, and the fourth thermally-reflective band27 are bands of material which reflect thermal energy that radiates awayfrom the user's body back toward the user's body; instead of conductingthe thermal energy away from the user's body. As such, the firstthermally-reflective band 24 is mounted onto the first elastic arm cuff20, opposite to the left sleeve 5. Likewise, the secondthermally-reflective band 25 is mounted onto the second elastic arm cuff21, opposite to the right sleeve 6. Similarly, the thirdthermally-reflective band 26 is mounted onto the first elastic leg cuff22, opposite to the left pant leg 7. Finally, the fourththermally-reflective band 27 is mounted onto the second elastic leg cuff23, opposite to the right pant leg 8. The first thermally-reflectiveband 24, the second thermally-reflective band 25, the thirdthermally-reflective band 26, and the fourth thermally-reflective band27 are preferably removably mounted onto the first elastic arm cuff 20,the second elastic arm cuff 21, the first elastic leg cuff 22, and thesecond elastic leg cuff 23, respectively. This enables the user toreposition the first thermally-reflective band 24, the secondthermally-reflective band 25, the third thermally-reflective band 26,and the fourth thermally-reflective band 27 as desired.

As can be seen in FIG. 1 and FIG. 8, the present invention furthercomprises a detachable pocket 28. The detachable pocket 28 is used tostore the user's personal items. Additionally, the detachable pocket 28is adjacently connected to the exterior layer 4. As a result, thedetachable pocket 28 is can be attached to the thermally-insulativeunitard 1 in a position that is easily accessible to the user, yet doesnot impede movement of the user's body. In a supplemental embodiment ofthe present invention, a plurality of elastomeric strips is integratedinto the thermally-insulative unitard to facilitate a formfittinggarment that can accommodate users of varying shape and size. Toaccomplish this, the plurality of elastomeric strips comprises a firstside strip, a second side strip, and an inner thigh strip. The firstside strip is integrated along the left side of the thermally-insulativeunitard 1. Specifically, the first side strip runs from the firstelastic arm cuff 20 up an inner arm portion of the left sleeve 5, andterminates at the first armpit insert 11. Thus positioned, the firstside strip enables the left sleeve 5 of the thermally-insulative unitard1 to expand or contract around the body of the user. Similarly, thesecond side strip is integrated along the right side of thethermally-insulative unitard 1. Specifically, the second side strip runsfrom the second elastic arm cuff 21 up an inner arm portion of the rightsleeve 6, and terminates at the second armpit insert 12. Thuspositioned, the second side strip enables the right sleeve 6 of thethermally-insulative unitard 1 to expand or contract around the body ofthe user. Likewise, the inner thigh strip runs from the first elasticleg 22 cuff up a right side of the left pant leg 7, and then down a leftside of the right pant leg 8, terminating at the second elastic leg cuff23. Accordingly, the inner thigh strip enables the inner thigh area ofthe thermally-insulative unitard 1 to expand or contract around the bodyof the user. Each of the plurality of elastomeric strips is preferablemade of elastomeric materials including, but not limited to nylon,spandex, or polyester.

As can be seen in FIG. 1, FIG. 5, and FIG. 6, the present invention isdesigned to be manufactured to meet the user's needs. As such thethermally-insulative unitard 1 is designed with short-sleeved and shortlegged-configurations as well as long-sleeved and long-leggedconfigurations. Specifically, in the short-sleeved configuration theleft sleeve 5 is a short sleeve. Similarly, the right sleeve 6 is ashort sleeve. Likewise, the left pant leg 7 is a short pant leg.Finally, the right pant leg 8 is a short pant leg. This configurationenables the present invention to promote perspiration on a limited partof the user's body.

Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferredembodiment, it is to be understood that many other possiblemodifications and variations can be made without departing from thespirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter claimed.

What is claimed is:
 1. A multilayered thermally-insulating garment withventilating inserts comprises: a thermally-insulative unitard; aplurality of venting inserts; a chest opening; the thermally-insulativeunitard comprises an interior layer, an intermediate layer, and anexterior layer; the plurality of ventilation inserts comprises a firstarmpit insert, a second armpit insert, a crotch insert, and a buttockinsert; the intermediate layer being superimposed onto the interiorlayer; the exterior layer being superimposed onto the intermediatelayer, opposite to the interior layer; the first armpit insert beingintegrated into a connection between a left sleeve of thethermally-insulative unitard and a trunk covering of thethermally-insulative unitard; the second armpit insert being integratedinto a connection between a right sleeve of the thermally-insulativeunitard and the trunk covering of the thermally-insulative unitard; thecrotch insert being integrated into a connection between a left pant legof the thermally-insulative unitard and a right pant leg of thethermally-insulative unitard; the buttock insert being integrated into abuttock portion of the thermally-insulative unitard; and the chestopening traversing into the trunk covering in between the left sleeveand the right sleeve.
 2. The multilayered thermally-insulating garmentwith ventilating inserts as claimed in claim 1 comprises: the chestopening comprises a bust exposure section and a neck exposure section;the bust exposure section traversing into a chest portion of the trunkcovering; the neck exposure section traversing through a clavicleportion of the trunk covering; the bust exposure section intersectingwith the neck exposure section; and the chest opening tapering from thebust exposure section to the neck exposure section.
 3. The multilayeredthermally-insulating garment with ventilating inserts as claimed inclaim 2 comprises: an elastic rim; and the elastic rim beingperimetrically connected to the trunk covering around the chest opening.4. The multilayered thermally-insulating garment with ventilatinginserts as claimed in claim 1 comprises: a zipper; the zipper beingintegrated into the trunk covering; and the zipper traversing from thechest hole to a waist portion of the thermally-insulative unitard. 5.The multilayered thermally-insulating garment with ventilating insertsas claimed in claim 1 comprises: a first elastic arm cuff; and the firstelastic arm cuff being perimetrically connected around a hand hole ofthe left sleeve.
 6. The multilayered thermally-insulating garment withventilating inserts as claimed in claim 5 comprises: a firstthermally-reflective band; and the first thermally-reflective band beingmounted onto the first elastic arm cuff, opposite to the left sleeve. 7.The multilayered thermally-insulating garment with ventilating insertsas claimed in claim 1 comprises: a second elastic arm cuff; and thesecond elastic arm cuff being perimetrically connected around a handhole of the right sleeve.
 8. The multilayered thermally-insulatinggarment with ventilating inserts as claimed in claim 7 comprises: asecond thermally-reflective band; and the second thermally-reflectiveband being mounted onto the second elastic arm cuff, opposite to theright sleeve.
 9. The multilayered thermally-insulating garment withventilating inserts as claimed in claim 1 comprises: a first elastic legcuff; and the first elastic leg cuff being perimetrically connectedaround a foot hole of the left pant leg.
 10. The multilayeredthermally-insulating garment with ventilating inserts as claimed inclaim 9 comprises: a third thermally-reflective band; and the thirdthermally-reflective band being mounted onto the first elastic leg cuff,opposite to the left pant leg.
 11. The multilayered thermally-insulatinggarment with ventilating inserts as claimed in claim 1 comprises: asecond elastic leg cuff; and the second elastic leg cuff beingperimetrically connected around a foot hole of the right pant leg. 12.The multilayered thermally-insulating garment with ventilating insertsas claimed in claim 11 comprises: a fourth thermally-reflective band;and the fourth thermally-reflective band being mounted onto the secondelastic leg cuff, opposite to the right pant leg.
 13. The multilayeredthermally-insulating garment with ventilating inserts as claimed inclaim 1 comprises: A detachable pocket; and the detachable pocket beingadjacently connected to the exterior layer.
 14. The multilayeredthermally-insulating garment with ventilating inserts as claimed inclaim 1, wherein the left sleeve is a short sleeve.
 15. The multilayeredthermally-insulating garment with ventilating inserts as claimed inclaim 1, wherein the right sleeve is a short sleeve.
 16. Themultilayered thermally-insulating garment with ventilating inserts asclaimed in claim 1, wherein the left pant leg is a short pant leg. 17.The multilayered thermally-insulating garment with ventilating insertsas claimed in claim 1, wherein the right pant leg is a short pant leg.